10-05-2017, 04:43 PM
Yeah, it was a goodish thing, could have done without the balancer problem but glad it was bad fuel and not broken valve or worse. And it got me driving around with a FP gauge taped to the windshield where I discovered the fuel delivery problem!
Well, one too many fuel pump/sending unit removals on a 30yr old tank has ruined the mounting area. It was rusting out and I was kind of nursing it along but threads are finally gone from one of the holes. There is also good evidence that the bladder in the tank has given out and is allowing fuel/moisture behind it which then eats at the metal tank. Becoming more of a regular thing on these as they age.
I ordered a new tank and sending unit today and will be replacing the tank over the next few weeks. Should be fun, have to remove the rear bumper cover which is held on by 127 hidden 7mm nuts that are surely in perfect condition, easy to access, and eager to be removed. Might have it repainted while its off since there are some issues at the bottom and around the marker lights.
Oh, and might be a problem with the hydraulic throwout bearing, I keep losing fluid and no sign of leaks on the lines from the master cylnder to where they enter the bellhousing. Engine has been great, just need these other things to cooperate...
Well, one too many fuel pump/sending unit removals on a 30yr old tank has ruined the mounting area. It was rusting out and I was kind of nursing it along but threads are finally gone from one of the holes. There is also good evidence that the bladder in the tank has given out and is allowing fuel/moisture behind it which then eats at the metal tank. Becoming more of a regular thing on these as they age.
I ordered a new tank and sending unit today and will be replacing the tank over the next few weeks. Should be fun, have to remove the rear bumper cover which is held on by 127 hidden 7mm nuts that are surely in perfect condition, easy to access, and eager to be removed. Might have it repainted while its off since there are some issues at the bottom and around the marker lights.
Oh, and might be a problem with the hydraulic throwout bearing, I keep losing fluid and no sign of leaks on the lines from the master cylnder to where they enter the bellhousing. Engine has been great, just need these other things to cooperate...
Current: 1985 LS1 Corvette | 2014 328i Wagon F31
Former: 2010 Ford Edge | 1999 Integra GS
I have a little bit of a rub near lock but if you are turned to lock on a track there are other problems already...
Former: 2010 Ford Edge | 1999 Integra GS
I have a little bit of a rub near lock but if you are turned to lock on a track there are other problems already...